Forgiveness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forgiveness is a noun meaning The action of forgiving.
Meaning
The action of forgiving.
More Meanings
- A readiness to forgive.
Example Sentences
He begged for forgiveness after being caught stealing from the shop.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
It was not a war party, so it surely was men who came to ask for peace and forgiveness.
At the end of a week, she could bear the suspense no longer, and so went humbly to her old home and sought forgiveness.
Word Forms
- forgivenesses
Synonyms for forgiveness
Depending on context, synonyms include remission, mercy, pardon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pardon, excuse, forgive, apology, remission, atonement.
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